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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Primary Studies) (Coursework)

Course code: #40227

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Teaching (Primary Studies) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $35,920 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    102959G

Highlights
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-May 30-April-2024 2024-04-30
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-May 30-April-2025 2025-04-30

Overview

Master of Teaching (Primary Studies)

If you are searching for a challenging and rewarding career that will utilise your communication and leadership skills to shape the future of children, then the Master of Teaching (Primary Studies) is for you.

Using your existing degree as a foundation, this program at the University of Newcastle offers you a highly regarded advanced teaching degree that will allow you to take your new skills and apply them in your home country.

The program incorporates Quality Teaching, the NSW model of pedagogy, which was developed and refined by researchers at the University of Newcastle. 

The courses you will study will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions you will need for a successful career in teaching. 

You will also undertake placements, with the final placement completed in your home country.

If you are from a country that requires an accredited teaching degree, then we encourage you to confirm this program fulfils the requirements before applying.

 

Compulsory Program Requirements

Students complete 20 days of observation in an Australian school and 50 days of formal professional experience as a final placement in their home country to gain relevant experience and include 5 days of Work Integrated Learning in educational settings.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$43,789

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,916
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,869
Tuition 1 person $35,920

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

79
20
listening
24
writing
20
speaking
19
reading

PTE

58
61
listening
61
writing
61
speaking
61
reading

Cambridge

176
176
listening
176
writing
176
speaking
176
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  

IELTS: 6.5 with no subtest less than 6.5 

TOEFL IBT: 79-93 with a Writing score of 24-26, Speaking 20-22, Reading 19-23, and Listening 20-23

PTE: 58-64 with all bands 61

Cambridge: 176-184 with all bands 176

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Academic background and requirement

Admission to the program is available to International students only and requires:

  • the successful completion of a qualification equivalent to a completed Bachelor's degree, with at least one year of full-time equivalent studies relevant to one or more areas of the primary school curriculum in their own state, country or territory or the country in which they intend to teach, and
  • a written piece of work

Career opportunities

  • Classroom Teacher
  • School Executive and Principal
  • Home School Liaison Officer
  • School Counsellor
  • Teacher Librarian
  • Learning Assistance Support Teacher

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